frescodaily: ART & DESIGN ROUNDUP

Louis Vuitton is introducing their new Tower sneakers as apart of the Summer 2010 shoe collection. [Upscale Swagger]

French designer Jean-Paul Gaultier lends his Haute couture touch to Levi’s denim. Check out the results. [High Snobiety]

Google Nexus One Mobile Phone: The verdict is in, and all hail Google, once again.[Freshness Mag]

It’s always cool when when a major fashion house like Givenchy does a streetwear-influenced collection. [Slamxhype]

footwear: RAF SIMONS S|S 2010

Raf Simons kick starts the new year with some new high-top sneakers from their Spring/Summer 2010 Collection. While adding new colorways of their memorable Velcro 3 strap ($747) and back pocket ankle ($860) sneaker, the new line-up also includes a unique multi buckle sneaker ($1,148). If you’re interested, these sneakers should be available soon.

footwear: BALENCIAGA S|S 2010

While Lanvin who receives most of the attention around the luxury sneaker trend, I’ve personally been a fan of Balenciaga’s contribution to the mix for the past few seasons, this coming season being no exception. Nicolas Ghesquière has turned the french fashion house into a force to be reckoned with since his takover in 1997, and continues to do so with menswear not being left aside. The past few seasons have seen Balenciagas sneakers kept to mainly monotone colour sets, this year things are changed up a little, with a mixure of materials also playing a role.

kicks: DIOR HOMME MID TOP SNEAKERS

Expanding beyond their high tops and low tops, Dior Homme introduced a new Mid Top sneaker model for their Fall/Winter 2009 shoe collection. This white Dior Homme Mid Top sneaker ($700) is one of the best colorways from that collection. Featuring white leather with contrasting sliver & light brown stripes and a grey suede toe, these sneakers give off a much sought after luxury appeal.

LANVIN METALLIC PRINT & SUEDE SNEAKER | S/S 2010

You’d think we’d be sick of Lanvin’s signature sneakers by now, but the fashion house continues to find subtle changes and new colourways to keep us interested. As with the Spring/Summer 2010 collection of Kris Van Assche, Lanvin’s collection is also available for Pre-Order at Luisaviaroma. This metallic print and suede mix high cut, is my favourite of the pack to see its release gradually over the next few months.

design: SWIZZ BEATZ x CHRISITAN LOUBOUTIN COLLABO SNEAKERS

Kanye paved the way for the hip-hop high-end luxury sneaker collaborations with his Louis Vuitton. Now rumor has it that music producer Swizz Beatz has been working with French designer Christian Louboutin on a sneaker to be released in 2010. Now word yet on the price range but considering his most recent designs run from $1k-$2K they'll definitely will be more on the expensive side. It looks like Swizzy is up next.

kicks: SUPRA SOCIETY 'GOLD/SIVLER'

Take a look at the latest Society release from Supra. The signature Terry Kennedy model has been updated in a Gold/Silver colorway with a white sole. The Society is definitely my favorite sneaker that Supra makes but I don’t see myself rocking gold sneakers. Look for these at your local Supra retailers.

collection: LANVIN S|S 2010 FOOTWEAR

Lucas Ossendrijver and Alber Elbaz continue their profound relationship which has seen Lanvin transform itself over the past few years. Lucas Ossendrijver has reinvented the menswear collection, creating a somewhat cult following for the label, its sneakers themselves have become almost too popular. But if you can get passed that fact that every fashion week, or fashion event around the world, you have to fight your way through the droves of Lanvin Sneakers, the simple fact is they are popular for a reason. Simple but with enough of an edge to set you apart. The quality is impeccable and the classic nature of the shoe means they can be worn with denim or suiting. As a continuation of the early Spring/Summer arrivals at colette are these new sneakers, high cut and featuring a new geometric print.

More from the Spring/Summer collection of accessories here.

collection: DIOR HOMME S|S 2010 FOOTWEAR

Dior Homme was swept to the forefront of menswear off the back of Hedi Slimane’s huge fan base, the designer created and aesthetic which has gone on to become one of the most influential in fashion over the past 10 years. Spring/Summer 2010 see’s the continuation of Kris Van Assche’s command at Dior Homme, and with it some of the best shoes he’s done for the brand, possibly because they resemble closer his own lines collection and style. Of course the lines are slimmer, but the use of assymetric function and other innovation and classical materials are the same.

PIERRE HARDY LEATHER HIGH-TOP

Check out this new Leather High-Top by Pierre Hardy. His seasonal collections have spawned a diverse range of footwear. These premium kicks are slated for a 2009 spring/summer release. Look for these to become available soon at Eliminator.